Research integrity

​​Universities UK has worked with funders of research, government departments and other stakeholders to develop the concordat to support research integrity. It sets out five commitments that all those involved with research should make.

The concordat provides assurances that the UK research community continues to ground its work in the highest standards of rigour and integrity. It makes a clear statement that research integrity is a primary concern of all those involved with research, and that the UK continues to have robust and effective processes in place for dealing with allegations of misconduct.

The importance of research integrityHigh quality research and innovation is vital to our competitiveness in the global knowledge economy. UK research enjoys a global reputation for excellence, and our researchers and institutions punch above their weight. The research base is an asset to the nation.

If we are to maintain our position, we must be confident that our research continues to reflect the highest standards. We must also make sure that others share our confidence in the quality of UK research. The concordat is one way in which we are working to provide these assurances.